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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,525.88, 1,276,917.92 and 244,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,525.88, 1,276,917.92 and 244,180 is: 366,163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,525.88 : 1,276,917.92 = 244,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,525.88/1,276,917.92 = 244,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,525.88x = 1,276,917.92 × 244,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,525.88x = 311,797,817,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,797,817,705.60/851,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,163.64

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